Headed to Grand Rapids for a couple days? Here's how to have a relaxing time in the city! Whether you are in GR for a day or even a long weekend, there's plenty to do, see, and eat.
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Shopping
Food
Museums
Drinks
Nearby Attractions
Shopping
Who doesn't love to shop around? Grand Rapids has lots of fun places to shop - including a lot of antique/vintage stores!
Such a cool spot for vintage clothes!
Decaydence Vintage
Literally my favorite antique store of all time! It's HUGE :D
Warehouse One Antiques
A great farmer's market with other goods too
Fulton Street Market
Has a ton of cool stalls and places to shop
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
Food
As a foodie at heart, I love to try new foods when I travel. These places hit the spot every time!
I would sell my soul for their almond croissants (they have a second location at GR Downtown Market too!)
Field & Fire
Because who doesn't like an afternoon tea?
High Tea GR
Delicious farm to table food
Littlebird
Museums
For such a small city, Grand Rapids has a lot of fun museums to check out! And they are pretty affordable too!
An amazing place to wander on a sunny day
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Only takes an hour or two to get through all the galleries
GR Art Museum
A lot of fun exhibits (and a planetarium!)
Grand Rapids Public Museum
His burial place is there too!
Gerald R. Ford Museum
Tons of hands on exhibits!
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Drinks
Grand Rapids is known for it's breweries… And rightfully so! You can find something for anyone (including those who don't drink).
One of the best breweries in town
Founders Brewery - Founders Brewing Company
Multiple places to drink at one spot :)
The BOB
Nearby Attractions
Looking to head out of the city for a day? These are short trips that can be squeezed in a day! This area of Michigan just has so much to offer.
